Director of Community and Alumni Engagement

Job description

Nature of Work: Reporting to the Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations the Director of Community and Alumni Engagement is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding relationships that lead to an increase in contributed income and increased community engagement for Albany State University.

Facts About the Institution: Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, hospital and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Remission after six months of employment.

EEO/AA/Non-Discrimination Statement:

Albany State University is an equal employment, equal access, equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution which adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws banning discrimination in public institutions of higher education.

The University is committed to insuring equal opportunity to all students, employees, and applicants for employment or admission without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, physical or mental disabilities, or sexual orientation. It is the policy of Albany State University to comply with all federal laws, including the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (Title II), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Executive Order (E.O.) 11246, and all subsequent amendments and implementing regulations which prohibit discrimination as above described. In accordance with the requirements above, Albany State University affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, veteran status, disability or national origin in its employment and/or educational programs and activities. Albany State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution.

The University shall take action, to the extent allowed under state and federal law, to ensure fulfillment of this policy. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, or to file a complaint regarding violation of this policy, please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources, 504 College Drive, Billy C. Black Building, Room 382, Albany, Georgia 31705 Director of Human Resources at 229-430-4623. Students requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Student Disability Services Center, New Student Center, 2nd Floor, Green Zone (Room 2-140), Dr. Stephanie Harris-Jolly, Director of Counseling and Student Disability Services, 229-903-3610. Disability Statement: Applicants who have a disability and who need special services or facilities to apply or to interview should contact Human Resources at 229-430-4623. EEO/AA employer.

Training and Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution and three years of directly related professional experience; or a master's degree from an accredited institution and two years of directly related professional experience.

Experience in a higher education setting is preferred. Supervisory or managerial experience at an institution of higher learning, non-profit or governmental agency is also preferred.

Illustrative Examples of Work: The Director of Community and Alumni Engagement will work to establish university-wide partnerships with alumni, key organizations, agencies and employers. The position manages the creation and implementation of a community engagement plan that raises awareness in the local community of Albany State University and its initiatives. This position builds and cultivates partnerships between the University and nonprofit organizations, government and business entities to support the University's strategic initiatives. This position will work closely with several departments outside of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations to include, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and the Office of the President.

The Office of Community Engagement as a one-stop shop for visitors (in person, by phone or email or virtually) seeking to establish partnerships with the University with regard to partnerships and cultivates mutually beneficial partnerships in the areas of civic engagement/volunteerism. This Office will serve as the customer service point of contact for ASU, proactively identifying, receiving and resolving concerns from external stakeholders.

This individual will lead efforts to increase and deepen the engagement of a diverse alumni population. While also creating entry points for viable community engagement with the university. A major success factor for this role will be the increase in the opportunities to for alumni and the community to contribute time, talent and counsel; enriching the student experience for its diverse population.

The Director of Community and Alumni Engagement also develops and manages the University's assessment of its community engagement and outreach efforts; develops and manages assessment and annual reporting for the Office of Community Engagement; identifies and applies for extramural funding to support initiatives relevant to the mission of the university. The Director of Community and Alumni Engagement will participate in the creation and the distribution of all media and marketing materials related the Division of Development and Alumni Relations.

The Director of Community and Alumni Engagement will develop and manage a university Board of Visitors under the supervision of the Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations.

Posting Date: 04-19-2018 Closing Date: (Screening of applications will begin at date shown and will continue until the position is filled.) Open Until Filled